Linux admins,

Password auditing is a key part of making sure your users are protected against weak or easily guessable passwords, and now it got a whole lot faster. I recently had a chance to try out the new version of Hashcat, filled with new features, dozens of additional hash types and new features like GPU partitioning.

Read on to learn more about the importance of password auditing and how you can use the latest Hashcat to get started. 

Yours in Open Source,

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Dave Wreski

LinuxSecurity Founder

Hashcat 7.0.0: Redefining Password Recovery & Security on Linux

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Every now and then, a tool you already rely on gets an upgrade that makes you stop what you’re doing and reevaluate how you’ve been using it. That’s exactly the vibe Hashcat 7.0.0 is bringing to the table. If you’re a Linux admin—or anyone remotely serious about infosec—you already know Hashcat’s reputation as the Swiss Army knife of password recovery. It’s fast, it’s versatile, and frankly, it’s intimidating in its scope. But with this 7.0.0 release, we’re not just getting your standard performance tweaks or a few shiny new features. What we’re seeing here is a recalibration of what’s possible for admins juggling the dual responsibilities of securing systems and recovering credentials.

Whether you’re testing passwords in /etc/shadow for weak spots, responding to incidents, or just nerding out on how newer security standards hold up under pressure, this version of Hashcat throws some big changes your way. Let’s get into what actually matters in this release. 

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Koske Linux Malware’s Stealthy Panda Image Delivery

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The days of straightforward Linux security threats—malware you could spot with a cursory glance at the logs—are fading fast. Meet "Koske," a new breed of malware that has arrived quietly but with an alarming sophistication. What’s making waves here isn’t just its technical prowess but how it’s delivering its payload—hidden in images of pandas. Yep, pandas. But don’t let the friendly wildlife fool you; this is stealthy malware designed to persist, adapt, and dodge detection like nothing else out there.

Now, Linux security threats aren’t new, but something about Koske feels different. It’s like a spotlight on where attackers are headed, fusing AI-assisted tools with techniques we’re just starting to understand. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at how people exaggerate “next-gen malware,” you’re not alone. But trust me—this time, that label actually fits.

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